The senior population is skyrocketing as baby boomers peak and nursing homes start to see more residents. Still, the labor force is struggling to keep up with that demand, primarily due to low wages ...

Aging Services is reminding social workers and senior caregivers to pause and act when considering their own well-being.

Caregiving is not an easy thing, but taking care of a parent who is suffering from Alzheimer’s brings its own set of challenges. Alzheimer’s can lead to changes in behavior, capabilities, and mood, ...

San Luis Obispo County families searching for caregiving help for aging friends and relatives have a new option. Seniors Helping Seniors, an in-home caregiving franchise headquartered in Pennsylvania ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, there are almost 45 million caregivers in the United States — in ...

AARP estimates there are 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. Being a family caregiver involves care and support for a family member or loved one experiencing illness, age-related ...

Jen Serfass opened a Seniors Helping Seniors branch in the Ozarks to provide companionship and care for older adults. Seniors Helping Seniors distinguishes itself by employing senior caregivers who ...

The holiday season brings families together. Unfortunately, these times are the exception rather than the rule. Most older people live miles from loved ones, which means they often need to find other ...

More than 38 million Americans provide unpaid caregiving to seniors and other loved ones, spending an average of more than $7,000 a year on out-of-pocket costs, according to AARP. In 2021, the value ...